Today is the deadline to join the Bikepacking Collective and start your membership with the 17th issue of The Bikepacking Journal, which includes a free “Anatomy of a Bikepacking Trip” fold-out poster by artist Chris McNally. Learn more and sign up here…

“Same Same” is a video companion to Tom Powell’s upcoming story about returning to New Zealand and rediscovering it with fresh eyes, which will appear in The Bikepacking Journal 17. Watch the reflective short video and become a Bikepacking Collective member to reserve your copy in print here…

This week’s Debrief features steel-frame-specific bag mounts, the Monochrome Holt 2.0, a SuperSomething Bike Check, Brody Leven’s Flaanimal, fresh videos, multiple events to follow live, and much more. Find it all here…

Electronic drivetrains dominated the headlines a few years ago, but resistance to new technology and ever-increasing prices have driven demand for simple, effective mechanical groupsets. Neil spent a rigorous test period with Shimano’s new Deore system to see whether it can really compete with other modern groupsets. Find his full video and written reviews below…

This week’s Reader’s Rig comes from our friend Jon Woodroof in Amsterdam, who shares the custom Sour Pasta Party hardtail he built for the inaugural Taurus Mountain Race in Türkiye, which started earlier this week. Meet Jon and check out his Dresden-made race rig here…

Weighing just 58 grams, the new KNIPEX TwinGrip XS could be a great tool for tackling stubborn bolts and unexpected trailside repairs. Find out why it caught our attention as a potential addition to the bikepacking tool roll here…

Our fall member drive ends Saturday, the cutoff to join the Bikepacking Collective and start your membership with The Bikepacking Journal 17. Don’t miss out! Learn about the upcoming issue, find a recap of $12,000 in giveaways, browse 110+member discounts, and sign up to support our work here…

Building on their popular Camino all-roader, the new Sonder Rubicon is a titanium gravel-plus bike they call “the Goldilocks of mixed terrain.” Learn more about the UK brand’s latest model here…

For the first time in nearly a decade, State has updated its fat bike model. With a slacker front end and clearance for 26 x 4.8″ tires, this aluminum fat bike could be the rig that helps riders get out in the most brutal conditions…

To replace one of its most beloved bikes, Surly launched the Preamble in 2023 as a light-duty commuter. With minor geometry changes, disc brakes, and an equally enticing price point, it was unclear whether the Preamble can match the acclaim its predecessor, the Cross-Check, earned. Nic spent some time with this commuter-focused budget bike to see what works and what doesn’t on one of the most affordable production bikes on the market…

Inspired by the brand’s RaTical prototype from last year, the Revel Ranger Ti is a 3D-printed, full-suspension trail bike designed to push the limits of both its design and its rider. Dive into the details below…

Our fall membership ends on Saturday, when we’ll draw winners for about 20 fresh Collective Reward prize packages worth more than $12,000. See everything we’ll be giving away and sign up to support our work in time to be automatically entered to win here…